Sep 09, 2019
Category: Play Therapy
Three Simple Ways to Begin the Process of Letting Go

Autumn is my favorite time of year.  I grew up in the Midwest where there are four distinct seasons, and...

Sep 09, 2019
Category: Play Therapy
Self-Awareness Can Be the Key to Change

Self-awareness is being aware of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors and how your perception of these elements influence the choices...

Aug 08, 2019
Category: Play Therapy
Unsticking Stuck Feelings

Babies have a marvelous way of releasing what they experience. They are very “in the moment” with their thoughts and...

Aug 08, 2019
Category: Play Therapy
5 Ways To Help Your Child Manage School Anxiety

It’s August, which means school is right around the corner.  Summer activities are winding down, and soon math tests and...

Aug 08, 2019
Category: Play Therapy
Back To School: What Kind Of Student Are You?

As the first day of school approaches, children start to prepare for the new school year. Who will be in...

Aug 08, 2019
Category: Play Therapy
Violence in School and In Our Communities

It is with a heavy heart that I write about the violence that has so recently devastated our nation. In...

Aug 08, 2019
Category: Play Therapy
Transitioning Back to School and the Importance of Sleep

Another summer is coming to an end and a new school year is beginning.  This change can often produce both...

Jul 07, 2019
Category: Play Therapy
3 Tips for Enjoying the Outdoors this Summer

There is something magical to me about being outside on long summer nights, watching the stars come out under a...

Jul 07, 2019
Category: Play Therapy
Yeah! Summertime is HERE! Time to Go Out and Play In Nature

School is out for the summer and the kids can’t wait to go play.  For many families activities have been...